There’s a difference between a “freight quote” and a “freight rate” in LTL shipping. Understanding this difference is key to avoiding additional charges and invoice discrepancies, both with the carriers as well as the freight broker. So let’s break down how a freight rate differs from a quote, and hopefully we can avoid unplanned shipping …
Continue ReadingLearning the Difference Between a Freight Quote and a Freight Rate
Do you consider yourself a freight dictionary? Are you a walking, breathing, shipping glossary? You probably answered, “umm…nope,” to both of those questions. But one of the great things about being a freight broker is learning new stuff. That’s basically what this blog is for! Freight is a big industry and there’s lots of vernacular …
Continue Reading3 Words You Might Not Know from the Freight Dictionary
We’ve already discussed the numerous freight definitions and shipping terms that litter the LTL landscape, and today we’re going to focus on one of those terms: INTERLINE or Interline Outbound. What is Interline? An LTL shipment is “interlined” when the original carrier in charge of transit uses the services of another carrier to successfully deliver the …
Continue ReadingInterline – Freight Definitions for LTL Shipping Terms
Let’s get this LTL acronym business out of the way from the start: LTL Acronym = LESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD. So now that the LTL acronym mystery is solved, we can talk about what “LTL” really means. The LTL acronym is most commonly used in terms of shipping freight. This is different from your basic post office …
Hi, Samuel here – or Sam – I am an Account Manager here at FreightPros, which means I am your freight solutions master. Even with all the training and experience, the logistics industry is still able to throw you curveballs. You can plan into the night, but things happen, and you need to be …
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